Category Archives: writing life

Okay, so first thing’s first: that event I mentioned last week? I’m going to DragonCon! I’ve been invited by the lovely C.L. Wilson to share a booth in the exhibit hall with her and some other writers (list of my … Continue reading

Posted in diversions, fabulosity, unicorns, vainglory, writing life, YA 18 Comments

Okay, I know y’all have been dying for an official, “this is the first chapter” excerpt of Rampant. Well, wait no longer, for one can be viewed both on my RAMPANT page, as well as on the HarperTeen website. Enjoy! … Continue reading

Posted in unicorns, vainglory, writing life 6 Comments

I know Rampant hasn’t come out yet, but it looks really interesting (vicious killer unicorns as a short reprieve from all the vampire drama and werewolf angst? Dude, count me in). The problem: I only read series books. I’m a … Continue reading

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Yesterday, as I was having a write-in with my friend, awesome historical romance author Lavinia Kent, UPS pulled up to my doorway and left me a small package from Harper Collins. Inside the package was a little rectangular present, wrapped … Continue reading

Posted in unicorns, vainglory, writing life 15 Comments

So now that I’ve done my cranky for the day,a  few reminders: Reminder the First: I’m really crazy busy right now. Hence the lack of blogging. Reminder the Second: Giveaway goings-on a few posts below, re: Jeri Smith-Ready’s WICKED GAME … Continue reading

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Who is accessing this site with the search terms: Secret Society Girl Downloads Under the Rose (Ivy League) Downloads Rites of Spring Break lit download Tap and Gown lit download I am wondering if you realize that you are attempting … Continue reading

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Okay, I know I’ve been a bad blogger recently. But I’ve also been so swamped. I’m up to my neck in killer unicorns, guys, plus I’ve got house guests. Plus I’ve got these little monsters to contend with: And as … Continue reading

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set piece: (n.) an important dramatic or comedic highpoint in a film or story, particularly those that provide some kind of dramatic payoff, resolution, or transition. (Source: Wikipedia) set piece: (n.) A situation, activity, or speech planned beforehand and carried … Continue reading

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Check out this great new review of Rampant, from the independent bookstore Russo’s Books in Bakersfield, CA: Like most red-blooded girls, I’ve always like horses, and unicorns are an extension of that. Being a mythology buff, I’d bump into unicorns … Continue reading

Posted in feminism, story, unicorns, writing life, YA 14 Comments

A few links from around the internets: The BookMaven responds to another one of those tiresome genre snobbery posts. I agree with a lot of it, but I’m not sure she goes as far as I would. So, I don’ … Continue reading

Posted in diversions, eyerolls, literature, snobs, story, writing advice, writing industry, writing life 3 Comments